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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / July 2003question on male cats
hi I presently have 2 female fixed cats and 1 8-10 week old female kitten whom i rescused from a lady with at least 35 other cats and kittens. My mother wanted a part persian or hym but she felt so sorry for the kitten we have that she got her, and we are all happy for her. Well now she still wants her part persian or hym kitten, or purebred, as long as it looks like a persian or hym she doesn't really care. Anyway there is an ad in the paper for blue point and flame point kittens with no papers (doesn't really matter since they are cheaper with no papers and the kitten would be fixed anyway). Problem is they only have one kitten left and it is a male, my mom doesn't really like males since she thinks most spray, since in the past we have had ones that sprayed and everyone my mom has known had males cat's that have sprayed, while none of the females have. I personally could care less which sex the kitten is. My mom also wants a lovable kitten, I have heard that males are supposed to be more lovable then females. I know my mother is picky, but that's just the way she is, she annoys me with her pickiness but that's just her. So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would spray? I don't think they would spray that much if the litter box was clean and if he did spray he would get checked by a vet and the accident would be cleaned up with an enzyme remove (none of the people we know with male cats that spray have used one to clean up the accident, just normal soap and water, or febreeze maybe). Also are males more lovable? thanks > hi > I presently have 2 female fixed cats and 1 8-10 week old female kitten whom [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > her part persian or hym kitten, or purebred, as long as it looks like a > persian or hym she doesn't really care. The solution in this case can be easy because your mother only wants a cat that "looks" like a persian or hym -- that is, you will often find beautiful persian or hmy-types at animal shelters or through rescue groups. You could start by looking through www.petfinder.com (and enter your zip code, type of cat to search for, and possibly click on "pic preview" to get a small picture of each cat -- which can be enlarged by clicking on the picture). > So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would spray? This is not likely to be a problem if the cat is spayed at an early age. On a related note: there are more "litter box accidents" from cats (of either gender) that have been declawed. | hi | [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] | | thanks Generally speaking, males tend to be more cuddly and lovable, but if raised from kittenhood, any cat can be. I had a female cat who turned herself into a necklace every time she got near me. I now have a male that does the same thing. It has a lot to do with their handling, however, some cats never do become cuddly love bugs. It's more in their genes and personalities. As to the spraying, if the kitten is neutered before this behaviour begins, the chances are very good that he never will spray. It is not a guarantee that it won't occur...just a precaution. -- Hugs, Lynn sewfinefashions@shawCLOTHES.ca *strip CLOTHES to reply* Homepage: http://members.shaw.ca/sewfinefashions/ See my boys: http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/papavince_29/ > hi > I presently have 2 female fixed cats and 1 8-10 week old female kitten whom [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > her part persian or hym kitten, or purebred, as long as it looks like a > persian or hym she doesn't really care. You should always choose a kitten by personality and behavior, not looks, unless you're into the whole breeding thing. >So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would spray? Not much if he is neutered and the environment isn't threatened. >Also are males more lovable? All cats are lovable ;-) The general rule of thumb I've heard is that male cats and female dogs are less likely to be pains in the butt than female cats and male dogs. I have 2 fixed males and they are absolutely the loves of my life :-) >All cats are lovable ;-) The general rule of thumb I've heard is that >male cats and female dogs are less likely to be pains in the butt than >female cats and male dogs. I have 2 fixed males and they are >absolutely the loves of my life :-) That's my experience. My boys are way more laid-back than Bootsie, who tends to be territorial and bossy. Other people tell me the opposite, though. I've begun to think it's just a personality deal, and once they are neutered, sex really doesn't matter much. Sherry >That's my experience. My boys are way more laid-back than Bootsie, who tends >to [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Sherry Woops. That should probably read *gender* doesn't matter much. Although the original is true also.. :-) Sherry >So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would spray? I'm on my 5th male cat. The only ones that sprayed were the first two I had when I waited too long to fix them. They never sprayed after they were fixed. None of the others have sprayed. I've had only one male cat, the rest females. My male cat was a neighborhood stray whom I adopted when he was a large kitten - under 1 year old. I have noticed no difference in temperament between him & the female cats - it's more the personality of individual cat than the sex of the cat, IMO/E. He's affectionate, but then my female cats have been, too. If you get him neutered early, spraying isn't likely to be a problem. If he contracts a UTI then he may be peeing in comfy spots - not spraying (marking territory) as such, & as you say a trip to the vet would help that sort of medical problem. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > hi > I presently have 2 female fixed cats and 1 8-10 week old female kitten whom [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > thanks We have a 7 yr old male and a 5 yr old female. He is definitely more comfortable/affectionate with people than she is. But I don't know if this is because of his being a male or just his personality. Our female took a really long time to really warm up to us. Both our babies are fixed and we got both of them when they were still kittens. I've only ever had three cats (2 females and 1 male) and the only cat out of all to spray was a female. I would think that any cat would be more inclined to use the litter box if it is kept clean. I scoop ours out daily and then every week I wash it out with a toilet brush and very hot water in the bathtub. You could use very diluted soap or cleaner, just nothing with ammonia or bleach. Something like diluted 409 or dishsoap would be better if you want to use soap. Honestly though I never do and we never have a smelly box. > hi > I presently have 2 female fixed cats and 1 8-10 week old female kitten whom [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > thanks |
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